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The Seiko 5 sports SBSA317, a limited edition collaboration watch with fashion brand J. Press, has been released in Japan. This analog timepiece has a retro design and comes with metal and leather strap options. It features an automatic movement and offers a calendar function.

Xiaomi has started selling its budget-friendly and ultra-compact speaker in Europe. Available for ~$17 in the UK too, the Xiaomi Sound Pocket boasts up to 10 hours of battery life, Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity and hands-free calling support in a choice of three colours.

Hands-on photos of the new Casio G-Shock MRG-B2000KT-3A watch have been shared following a recent event in Japan. These images provide a more accurate look at the timepiece, which launched in Japan in November 2025. At the event, Casio also described some of the manufacturing processes.

Development of the Stellar Blade sequel continues to advance, after a new update from Shift Up. The press statement highlights that the title will be a cross-platform release. After debuting as a PS5 exclusive game, the first Stellar Blade smashed expectations for sales on the PC.

The Baseus Blade power bank has once again dropped to its all-time low price of just under $40 on the digital shelves on Amazon. At just 0.7 inches thin, this ultra-slim power bank with four ports sports a maximum capacity of 20,000 mAh and a peak output of 100 watts.

Samsung's Exynos 1680 chipset has been spotted inside the upcoming Galaxy A57. Paired with 12 GB of RAM, the Exynos 1680 chipset also contains an Xclipse 550 GPU. Early performance comparisons with the Exynos 1580 are not straightforward at this stage, though.

Huawei includes a full-featured keyboard cover with the MatePad 12 X (2025) creative tablet. But it's the optional stylus that really rounds off the user experience.

Motorola is seemingly gearing up to launch the 2026 Moto G Stylus. Ahead of any formal announcement, the live images of the mid-range phone have surfaced, showcasing a familiar design with a flat display and relatively slim bezels.

The Vivo X300 Ultra is expected to launch globally. Reportedly, Vivo's internal development is progressing more quickly than expected. As a result, the X300 Ultra is now tipped to debut less than a year after the current Vivo X200 Ultra.

According to a reliable leaker, Oppo is working to bring a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5-powered smartphone to market. Unlike the OnePlus Ace 6T, the unnamed Oppo smartphone is said to have a water and dustproof fan system up its sleeve to be the only actively cooled mid-range smartphone around.

A red, orbital-looking laser beam is currently causing chaos in Battlefield 6. It is clearly an unintended glitch, but it looks so striking that many players want it to stay.

An early benchmark has outlined prospective Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 performance before the chipset's late November launch. Paired with 16 GB of RAM in the OnePlus Ace 6T, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 outperforms the Snapdragon 8 Elite in most tasks while falling well behind the flagship-level Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, despite sharing features like its Adreno 840 GPU.

A new leak from well-known dataminer Temporyal hints at new weapons and gadgets coming to Battlefield 6. Season 2 is also expected to deliver an update players have been waiting for since launch.

Apple is on a role when it comes to releasing quirky new designer accessories for the iPhone. After the crocheted $250 iPhone Pocket, it's time for a pricey iPhone grip doohickey.

Minisforum has now released its MS-02 Ultra mini workstation worldwide. Available across Australia, Canada, the EU, the UK and the US, among other markets, the Minisforum MS-02 Ultra combines powerful Intel HX processors with up to 192 GB RAM, 25 Gbps Ethernet and support for dual slot desktop graphics cards too.

Xiaomi is expanding the availability of its latest magnetic power bank. Now sold in more countries, the Super Slim Magnetic Power Bank 5000 can charge devices wirelessly or via a built-in USB Type-C port simultaneously.

Insider Gaming has learned that Ubisoft could unveil the Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag remake this fiscal year. The game was rumoured to be in development for a while and slated to bring some new mechanics.

The Anker Charger (100W, 3 Ports, Smart Display) is now available in the EU. Currently selling in two countries in this market, and expected to roll out more widely, the product joins the existing US and UK versions of the plug. Features include an up to 100W USB-C output and a display showing charging and temperature information.

The KDE Slimbook VII is a new Linux-based laptop designed to offer compelling value. Starting at €1,029 (US$1,185), the base model features a Ryzen AI 9 365 processor, integrated Radeon 880M graphics, and a high-speed 165 Hz display.

According to a veteran analyst, Apple is preparing to release three new devices next spring. With the iPhone 17e and iPad 12th Gen reportedly on track for early 2026 introductions, Jeff Pu has elaborated on rather paltry expectations for Apple's budget MacBook, which could start at $699 but with a mere 8 GB RAM.

Three new Citizen OF Collection Aviator watches have been released in Europe: the CA4654-04E, the CA4654-55E, and the CA4654-55X. Revealed earlier this year, they are now available at various dealers across this market. Features include a steel case and a telemeter bezel.

From the maker of the most efficient electric vehicles sold in the US comes another installment of the SUV with the longest range. The new Gravity Touring is way more affordable now, while keeping the record range and luxury interior intact.

IKEA appears to have confirmed the EU pricing of its new smart home products. All of these upcoming devices are expected to support the Matter protocol, meaning they will work with products from other brands. Plus, the company has also announced the release date of the range in this market.

The Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro 44 mm Tactical Black smartwatch is now available in the US. Recently launched in China and also on the way to Europe, this is the fifth version of the T-Rex 3 Pro. Aside from the minimalist colorway, this wearable is identical to the existing variants, with features like a built-in flashlight, GPS and route planning.

Xiaomi has revealed the global release date for its rumoured Poco Pad M1 tablet. Joining the more powerful Poco Pad X1, display and battery specifications have already been officially confirmed too, as has the Poco Pad M1's design.

Alldocube has launched the iWork GT Ultra, positioned as a direct competitor to the Microsoft Surface Pro 10. The Windows tablet is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and is currently discounted down to €799.99 in the EU.

Gooloo’s recently announced GT160 Dual Tire Inflator, which can also function as a power bank, has dropped to its all-time low price as part of Gooloo's Black Friday deals. The heavily discounted gadget features a 10,000 mAh battery, a built-in flashlight, 5 preset modes, and an LED display.

Xiaomi has previewed a new office monitor pending a global release. Replacing the budget-friendly 2K Monitor A27Qi, the 2K Monitor A27Qi 2026 contains several upgrades like a higher contrast ratio, superior colour accuracy and even a 120 Hz refresh rate.

8BitDo has slashed the prices of several of its products for Black Friday. The discount covers controllers, mice, and keyboards, most of which were released this year.

Google has unilaterally enabled AirDrop compatibility for Android's Quick Share, creating seamless cross-platform file transfer. This technical feat puts Apple in a difficult strategic corner, as blocking the feature risks severe PR backlash and further regulatory intervention from the EU.

Poco has officially confirmed the global launch of the Poco Pad X1 tablet for November 26. Teasers reveal the tablet will feature a premium 3.2K display with a 144Hz refresh rate, positioning the Pad X1 as a serious competitor for powerful performance and superior media consumption in the mid-range segment.

The co-op multiplayer title from HypeTrain Digital has received a full version 1.0 release on Steam, following the successful conclusion of its early access phase.

The long-awaited MMORPG, designed to give you an old-school player-driven experience in an ever-changing world, has players divided because of rumors and allegations alike.

Grinding Gear Games will officially show off Path of Exile 2: The Last of the Druids in early December. The new league will be playable shortly after, and will even gets a free weekend for those curious about the ARPG.

A UK couple has cut their monthly heating bill from nearly $500 to just $52 by using a garden shed data center built from 56 Raspberry Pi boards. The unusual pilot system, part of a national net-zero scheme, reroutes waste heat from server workloads directly into their home’s hot-water system.

The global HyperOS 3 rollout continues to pick up pace. Poco’s F7 Pro, F7, M6, as well as the Redmi 13 are the newest phones to receive the Android 16 update.

The Core Ultra 9 285HX can be around 100 C when running demanding loads which negatively impacts Turbo Boost performance.

Users of generative AI apps like Stable Diffusion may not fear legal prosecution. Nonetheless, in Japan, authorities believe a man instructed the software to replicate a protected image. Most accusations of copyright infringement target the authors of AI tools, rather than end users.

According to EU regulations, every smartphone is supposed to receive software updates for many years. That makes sense so users don't have to throw away a working device. But Motorola is trying to get around this with some legal fine print.

BenQ has launched a new ultra short throw projector: the LU895UST. This WUXGA model is designed for use in immersive entertainment venues, with a particularly short throw ratio and up to 5,000 ANSI lumens brightness. Other features include a range of picture modes, wide color gamut coverage and a range of ports.

Shelly has released the Dimmer Gen4 in Europe. This smart home gadget is designed to turn your existing lights into smart lights, which can be controlled with an app or voice commands. Compared to the older Dimmer Gen3, the new model has a couple of upgrades, including multiprotocol support and Matter certification.

The affordable gaming controller promises some advanced features and precise inputs. Some additional input options are missing, but NFC and 1,000Hz polling are available.

Microsoft used its Xbox Full Screen Experience to convince console fans to purchase the ROG Xbox Ally. Sooner than anticipated, the Lenovo Legion Go 2 and other handheld gaming PCs are receiving the update. The gaming-focused UI reduces background bloat, but doesn’t always behave as advertised.

The 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth controller has gotten a color refresh, one that closely resembles the Nintendo 64's controller. However, it comes with a higher price tag and won't be available until 2026.

Amazon’s Black Friday deals are live and LG’s UltraGear OLED gaming monitor has been heavily discounted. It features a 240 Hz 1,440p display and DisplayHDR400 TRUE BLACK certification.

Battlefield 6 led all U.S. video game sales in October 2025, becoming the best-selling premium title of the year so far. Circana data also shows the shooter delivered the strongest single-month revenue of any game since Modern Warfare II in 2022.

A team primarily made up of MIT researchers has developed a new ultrasonic device that shakes water out of hydrogels, reducing H₂O recovery time from hours to minutes with 45 times the energy efficiency of traditional heat-based methods.

Google has announced that starting today, Pixel 10 series owners will be able to use Quick Share to send files to iPhone users. More Android devices will get this functionality in the near future.

The 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller was specially made for the Analogue 3D. Now that the console has begun shipping, 8BitDo and Analogue have issued a PSA informing users to update their controllers before using them with the Analogue 3D.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series has leaked so much that there is practically not a single aspect of the Galaxy S26 phones that we don't know about. Adding to this ever-increasing pile, Ice Universe has now leaked the Peak Brightness of the Galaxy S26 series, and it might disappoint some fans.